KANSAS CITY, MO – New developments have emerged in the investigation of a double homicide that took place over the weekend, involving two brothers, Taylor and Byron Garrett. The tragic event unfolded at a gas station near Truman and Brooklyn Avenue, where both brothers were shot dead. However, only one charge has been filed in connection with the killings.
According to investigators, the altercation began when Emmanuel Hernandez arrived at the gas station on Sunday afternoon. A probable cause statement revealed that one of the Garrett brothers engaged in a physical confrontation with Hernandez, striking him outside the station. This initial clash escalated into a deadly encounter.
Surveillance footage from inside the gas station reportedly captured the ongoing tension between the parties involved. Although the video has been requested, it is unlikely to be released while the investigation remains open. The footage allegedly shows that only one of the brothers struck Hernandez, contradicting his claim that both did.
In the aftermath of the initial altercation, Hernandez is accused of pulling out a firearm and opening fire on the brothers. As the men attempted to flee, Hernandez allegedly continued to shoot, chasing them down and firing additional shots while they were on the ground. It’s reported that he also struck one of the brothers in the face with his gun.
Court documents indicate that Hernandez told police both brothers assaulted him, but investigators believe only one brother was involved in the physical altercation. As a result, Hernandez faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action for the death of one brother.
Jackson County Prosecutor Melissa Johnson explained that Missouri’s self-defense laws, particularly the Stand Your Ground law, have influenced the decision not to pursue charges in the second death. The law states that individuals do not have the duty to retreat before using deadly force if they feel threatened.
This case continues to raise questions and concerns about the application of self-defense laws and the complexities involved in distinguishing between justified and unjustified acts of violence. The community and the victims’ families await further developments as the legal process unfolds.
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Author: John Nightbridge
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